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| - I took advantage of a deal with Town Square and snagged a voucher for two tickets. It needed to be redeemed at the box office (located outside near the Absinthe tent), so I went about a month prior to the day I wanted to attend. It was all very simple, and although I didn't mind, I was not given a choice of seating.
I chose the late show on Valentine's Day and we planned to arrive half an hour to its start at 9:30, but traffic on the property was a nightmare (I should've known). If possible, I would highly recommend the main valet at their Las Vegas Blvd entrance since it's within steps of Absinthe or Spiegelworld (and you avoid the crowded maze through the casino/hotel).
There was a line to get into the venue, but fortunately, the show started 15 minutes late. The seats are very crowded, so definitely take a bathroom break prior to the show if you have seats in the middle of the row like we did. Otherwise, people may have to actually get out of their seats completely for you to get through (there is absolutely no space between you and the seat in front of you). The venue is intimate, so all the seats seem decent except the rows aren't tiered. We were in the fifth row and we didn't mind too much since most of the acts are aerial. We only struggled periodically to see what was going on the stage. The front row seats are definitely the best, but be prepared to be the center of jokes or playfully assaulted.
The show itself was extremely entertaining. Hilarious, amusing, and spectacular. The fact that their stage was so small, it made their aerobatic, balancing, circus-type acts even more impressive. A lot of it left you in jaw-dropping wonderment and scrambling for photos (non-flash photography is encouraged). The Gazillionaire and his not-so-trusty sidekick, Penny Pibbets, caused constant rambunctious laughter with their vulgar banter and borderline racist jokes. It was certainly not for the weak-hearted or easily-offended, but I think most people have been warned to leave their parents and kids (it's 18+ anyway) at home. The audience involvement segment revealed the actors' great improv talents and was very entertaining. It's amazing how much they pack into a 90-minute show!
Long story short, you absolutely need to experience Absinthe. Bring your significant other and/or group of rowdy friends. You've been warned though!
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